Abby Zimmardi

A van crashed into a Harford County home Wednesday night, striking the house's gas meter and igniting a fire that ripped through the house, causing much of the structure to crumble and killing two dogs.

Much of Maryland is under a Red Flag Warning on Friday as a lack of rain in combination with low humidity and strong winds means weather conditions

Detectives identified 155 victims and are returning their tools to them. The rest of the items — such as new and used drills, tape measures, saws and more — will be up for grabs at an auction in West Friendship through Associated Auctioneers & Appraisers.

Grab your friends, family and warmest sweater and pick some of the events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 20.

Howard County Police recovered 18,600 stolen construction tools this year that were caught up in a massive theft scheme. This weekend, many of them will be sold at an auction.

Marriott International, the global hotel chain based in Bethesda, is gearing up to lay off hundreds of employees by the start of the new year.

School officials and the Charles County Sheriff's Office are investigating an incident at an elementary school in the county that has sparked concern after a young student's mother posted about it on social media.

The end of the year is approaching, and it's starting to feel like it too with chilly, rainy weather, and for parts of the state, snow.

As a cold front makes its way to Maryland on Wednesday night, there are many cozy activities to take part in and stay warm. From gearing up to the holidays with food and art markets galore to a girls' night out, Howard County is the place to be for the week ending Wednesday Nov. 27.

A rhythmic chant from tiny voices echoed through the cafeteria and gym at Lothian Elementary School on Friday morning: “Mis-ter Wat-kins, mis-ter Wat-kins, mis-ter Wat-kins.”